Ground Support Equipment Worker

Amentum is looking for a qualified Ground Support Equipment Worker in San Diego, California. Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) using conventional items and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Prepare GSE for storage and transportation.
• Use automated maintenance data systems and analog documents to maintain equipment records and document maintenance actions.
• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and other relevant hazardous materials and compressed air.
• Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories to maintain functionality.
• Stencil and mark GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Store, handle, label, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in compliance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles; maintain vehicle records.
• Maintain and update paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provide dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and other Program compliance standards and safety at all times.
• Position may require travel with minimum notice to remote locations (up to 15% of the time).
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or hold items; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, or smell; stand for prolonged periods performing repetitive tasks.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud or may include unsafe conditions.
• Involves questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 2 years of recent experience working on Automotive/Mobile Equipment and/or appropriate training in functions such as inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of powered ground support equipment used in support of electronic systems or sub-systems.
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Clearance, including a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
• Required to clear preliminary Government security background check prior to employment beginning.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credential/authorization (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment, including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Diesel engines, Electrical, Air conditioning, and Nitrogen systems.
• Knowledge and demonstration of Continuous Process Improvement.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced knowledge of complex Crane systems.
• Knowledge of Rigging/Lifting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and troubleshooting (e.g., 220/440V).
• Proficiency and knowledge with production deadlines/deliverables.
• Self-starting ability; ability to work alone or with minimum supervision.

Pay

$40.05 per hour, plus $7.75 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) for Health & Welfare.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly
• 11 paid holidays annually